May 22, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Bottoms up: White jeans are back!

SHOP
Linus
What: The Uptown designer shoe boutique hosts an Intro to Summer sale with everything 50 percent off.
Why: Last year’s Havaianas have to go.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 2724 Routh St. (214-965-0180).

BROWSE
Henry Beguelin
What: Prices are 30-50 percent off shoes, belts, and light cashmere separates at the Victory Park shop.
Why: You dream about the leather goods.
When: Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 2426 Victory Park Ln. (214-303-0120).

SIZZLE
Fuse
What: The downtown eatery kicks off summer with a new happy hour menu served poolside.
Why: The views are as good as the $5 martinis.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 4-7 p.m.
Where: 1512 Commerce St. (214-742-3873).

PARTY
Ghostbar
What: The W Hotel nightclub hosts a Memorial Day soiree with celeb guests (rocker Cisco Adler, rapper Shwayze, DJ Skeet Skeet) to ring in summer.
Why: The Austin lake house is booked.
When: Sun., 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: 2440 Victory Park Ln. Reservations and info at 214-720-9909.

SUPPORT
Artfest 2008
What: More than 200 artists sell one-of-a-kind creations to benefit The 500, Inc., which helps local art organizations.
Why: Your walls are looking bare these days.
When: Fri., 6-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Fair Park, 3809 Grand Ave. Info at 214-565-0200.

TOAST
Girls’ Night Out
What: SushiSamba is celebrating the Sex and the City movie with a red carpet entrance, cocktail specials, freebies, and a shoe and handbag drive to support Attitudes & Attire.
Why: To get carried away.
When: Thurs., 6-8 p.m.
Where: 13270 Dallas Pkwy., ste. 1165 (214-866-0214).